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April 26, 2022
18 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Alison Genest, Joseph DiRocco, Heather Santiago-Hutchings, Tony Archinski, Jesse Forcier
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
SPECIAL PERMIT SUBMITTAL
Waive the Site Plan Review
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Waive the Site Plan Review. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated that one of her goals for FY22 was to have a spreadsheet of Special Permits with their expiration dates, which she asked for six months ago. Mr. Archinski confirmed that the Board was only waiving the Site Plan Review portion of the Special Permit process. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voted no.
Yes: Archinski, DiRocco, Forcier, GenestNo: Santiago-Hutchings
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Waive the Site Plan Review. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Under Discussion: Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings stated that one of her goals for FY22 was to have a spreadsheet of Special Permits with their expiration dates, which she asked for six months ago. Mr. Archinski confirmed that the Board was only waiving the Site Plan Review portion of the Special Permit process. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings voted no..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
Accept the Special Permit Application and to Schedule the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Accept the Special Permit Application and to Schedule the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Accept the Special Permit Application and to Schedule the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Continue the Public Hearing until May 10, 2022
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Continue the Public Hearing until May 10, 2022. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Continue the Public Hearing until May 10, 2022. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
Close the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: Archinski)
Approve the Amendment to Special Permit #16-6 to reduce the size of the restaurant from 4,100 sq. ft. to a 2,576 sq. ft. restaurant with the remaining 1,524 sq. ft. being used for any permitted...
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Amendment to Special Permit #16-6 to reduce the size of the restaurant from 4,100 sq. ft. to a 2,576 sq. ft. restaurant with the remaining 1,524 sq. ft. being used for any permitted use in the Zoning By- Law (P in the table of uses). Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve the Amendment to Special Permit #16-6 to reduce the size of the restaurant from 4,100 sq. ft. to a 2,576 sq. ft. restaurant with the remaining 1,524 sq. ft. being used for any permitted use in the Zoning By- Law (P in the table of uses). Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Close the Public Hearing
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: DiRocco)
Approve the Transfer of the Section 12, On Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages Club License, Common Victualler's License, Juke Box License and Entertainment License from Long Pond Club, Inc. to RZD...
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Transfer of the Section 12, On Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages Club License, Common Victualler's License, Juke Box License and Entertainment License from Long Pond Club, Inc. to RZD Club Limited d/b/a Sandbar Beach Club and Grill, Richard Debay, Manager, on premises described as Interior: 2 story restaurant with bar, 2 main entrances/exits in front and 1 entrance/exit to/from exterior licensed area in rear; 2121 sq. ft. (first floor) and 2040 sq. ft. (second floor). Exterior: Attached deck and cabana 1286 sq. ft. with 2 entrances from restaurant, with fenced in beach area 6940 sq. ft. with gate exit to parking lot and gate exit to swimming area. 12,387 total licensed sq. ft., Occupancy Number of 95 interior and 85 exterior. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Transfer of the Section 12, On Premises, All Alcoholic Beverages Club License, Common Victualler's License, Juke Box License and Entertainment License from Long Pond Club, Inc. to RZD Club Limited d/b/a Sandbar Beach Club and Grill, Richard Debay, Manager, on premises described as Interior: 2 story restaurant with bar, 2 main entrances/exits in front and 1 entrance/exit to/from exterior licensed area in rear; 2121 sq. ft. (first floor) and 2040 sq. ft. (second floor). Exterior: Attached deck and cabana 1286 sq. ft. with 2 entrances from restaurant, with fenced in beach area 6940 sq. ft. with gate exit to parking lot and gate exit to swimming area. 12,387 total licensed sq. ft., Occupancy Number of 95 interior and 85 exterior. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
Wine License for the Following Dates and Times
Approve All Five One-Day Outdoor Beer & Wine License Requests
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve All Five One-Day Outdoor Beer & Wine License Requests. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. DiRocco voted no.
Yes: Archinski, Forcier, Genest, Santiago-HutchingsNo: DiRocco
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Approve All Five One-Day Outdoor Beer & Wine License Requests. Motion seconded by Mrs. Santiago-Hutchings. Motion passed 4 to 1. Mr. DiRocco voted no..” (Motion: Archinski, second: Santiago-Hutchings)
Accept the Donation of $345.00 from Abreu Holdings, LLC, for a Wetlands Peer Review located at 2111 Bridge Street
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Accept the Donation of $345.00 from Abreu Holdings, LLC, for a Wetlands Peer Review located at 2111 Bridge Street. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Accept the Donation of $345.00 from Abreu Holdings, LLC, for a Wetlands Peer Review located at 2111 Bridge Street. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
Accept the Donation of $500.00 from Washington Savings Bank to pay for the Juggler Act for the Memorial Day Parade
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Accept the Donation of $500.00 from Washington Savings Bank to pay for the Juggler Act for the Memorial Day Parade. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Accept the Donation of $500.00 from Washington Savings Bank to pay for the Juggler Act for the Memorial Day Parade. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: Archinski)
Appoint Stephen Hall to the Agricultural Commission
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Appoint Stephen Hall to the Agricultural Commission. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Appoint Stephen Hall to the Agricultural Commission. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Forcier)
Appoint Frances Ngigi to the Agricultural Commission
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Appoint Frances Ngigi to the Agricultural Commission. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Appoint Frances Ngigi to the Agricultural Commission. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
Re-Appoint Linda Kawa to the Historical Commission
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Re-Appoint Linda Kawa to the Historical Commission. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Re-Appoint Linda Kawa to the Historical Commission. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
Re-Appoint Henri Marchand to the Historical Commission
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Re-Appoint Henri Marchand to the Historical Commission. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Re-Appoint Henri Marchand to the Historical Commission. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
Re-Appoint Anthony Ziagos, Jr., as a Bonded Constable
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Re-Appoint Anthony Ziagos, Jr., as a Bonded Constable. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Re-Appoint Anthony Ziagos, Jr., as a Bonded Constable. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forcier, second: DiRocco)
Re-Appoint Scott Gervais as a Bonded Constable
Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Re-Appoint Scott Gervais as a Bonded Constable. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. DiRocco to Re-Appoint Scott Gervais as a Bonded Constable. Motion seconded by Mr. Forcier. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: DiRocco, second: Forcier)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Minutes of April 12, 2022
Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Minutes of April 12, 2022. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mr. DiRocco abstained from voting.
Yes: Archinski, Forcier, Genest, Santiago-HutchingsAbstained: DiRocco
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Forcier to Approve the Minutes of April 12, 2022. Motion seconded by Mr. Archinski. Motion passed 4 to 0. Mr. DiRocco abstained from voting..” (Motion: Forcier, second: Archinski)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Adjourn the Meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Archinski to Adjourn the Meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. DiRocco. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Archinski, second: DiRocco)
From the Dracut Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Board of Selectmen). We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Board of Selectmen photos): The Lowell Sun — Kristie Wohlander and Heather Santiago-Hutchings (courtesy photos, April 2026), Don Plummer and Josh Taylor (courtesy photos, May 2024), Tony Archinski (Cameron Morsberger, May 2023). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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